No one is noticing:-(

[TravelinGal 11]

I was thinking the same thing SoCalLeslie posted.

How are you dressing? Wearing the same old clothes hides your loss. But, on the flip side, you don't want to go too tight either.

If you don't want to spend on a new wardrobe yet, maybe take the waist in on skirts and tuck your blouse in, for example.

I am able to do basic sewing skills and I have had dresses that I took in at the waist before. I put the dress on inside out, pinched the fabric together on the sides and pinned it so it fit nicely around my waist (not too tight or I couldn't sit without worrying it would tear). Pulled the dress off, then laying it flat I made sure it was even (for example, pins were both 1" from the outside edge) and then I stitched by hand or machine a few inches on each side. It fit my waist making me look more slim even though the top was still full. (P.S. 1" of fabric will actually be a FOUR inch intake! Proud moment!)

[ridingrae 61]

THANK YOU for all the posts and kind words. I have donated all of my clothes as I went from and size 18 to almost a 14! Guess it will come. I see it and feel it and that's what matters.

[tomi71 581]

I am 3 1/2 months post op and have lost 50 pounds. I have started socializing with people that have not seen me since before surgery and do not know about the surgery. Literally, not one person has commented at all. Not even a you look good. I didn't do surgery to get compliments, but now after working so hard, I just wish someone would notice. Anyone else experience this?

YOU noticed, right? Then the most important person noticed.

Sometimes people don't like to say stuff because they may feel apprehensive in implying someone needed to make a change. I know when I've seen someone whose lost weight I almost never say anything other than how good they look. If I'm close to them & they've shared their goals to lose, I'll say something more direct.

50lbs is awesome and you should be jumping for joy that you did it. Compliment yourself daily. Remember how overwhelming 50 lbs seemed like prior to help? Look at you now! You kicked 50 lbs of fat in the stones. Keep on doing that. Someone is going to notice.

Edited July 17, 2015 by tomi71

[Shustar 395]

When you are in the grocery store, make a quick stop in the aisle where the bags of sugar are. Just try to pick up 5 10# bags and take a few steps. It will definately make you notice!